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Hojean: Comin\u2019 Through in Asia <\/b><\/p>\n
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Concert enthusiast FATIN HUMAIRA dives into the energy of Hojean’s debut Singapore show, experiencing the electrifying start of his Asian tour.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-194px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-80px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1463px” custom_margin=”-136px||-385px|||” custom_padding=”107px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”-55px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|0|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px||true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|104px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-40px|79px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY Hype Issue #57<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”ABeeZee,Montreal Medium,Ogg” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Meet <\/span>Hojean<\/span><\/a><\/span>, a rising Korean-American artist hailing from the vibrant state of Georgia. With his undeniable talent and unwavering dedication to his craft, Hojean has been making waves in the music industry, captivating audiences with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-1.jpg” title_text=”Photo 1″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \n Hojean\u2019s \u2018To Cherie, With Love!\u2019 Tour is his first Asian tour across five countries \u2013 Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta. Photo taken from @jaredrezel.eth<\/a><\/span><\/span> on Instagram.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.7em” custom_margin=”|-415px|0px|-616px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We had an unforgettable experience at Hojean’s first-ever show presented by Symmetry Entertainment on Jun 1, 2023, at L5 @ GR.iD Singapore.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Before Hojean took the spotlight, the audience had the privilege of enjoying the performance by local singer-songwriter, <\/span>Alicia DC<\/span><\/a><\/span>, who mesmerised us with her sweet, melodious voice and captivating set. As is often the case with support acts, Alicia DC is one to keep an eye on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-2.jpeg” title_text=”Photo 2″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alicia DC released an EP earlier this year titled \u2018LOVERGIRL\u2019.\u00a0 <\/i>Photo taken from\u00a0 @jaredrezel.eth<\/a><\/span> on Instagram.<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.7em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|30px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Abhaya Libre,Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As Hojean graced the stage, his signature style (he is often seen sporting hoodies) was instantly recognisable. His stage presence exuded an effortless sense of authenticity with each step and gesture.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhen I go outside or go on stage, this hoodie makes me feel like I\u2019m protected in a way,\u201d Hojean told From the Intercom.<\/span><\/p>\n He started off by performing <\/span>\u2018You Ain\u2019t Gotta<\/span>\u2019, the fourth track of his first extended play (EP), <\/span>Swing, <\/span>which was released in Dec 2022. The seven-track EP explores R&B and jazz influences and draws heavy inspiration from Hojean’s birthplace, New York City, capturing the essence of his experiences there.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-3.jpg” title_text=”Photo 3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The setlist consisted of 18 tracks, some of which are unreleased songs.\u00a0<\/span>Photo taken from <\/span>@liyanawhh<\/span><\/a><\/span> on Instagram.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As the concert unfolded, the subtleties of Hojean’s inspirations became apparent, enhancing the overall experience. The fusion of colours, cinematic influences, nostalgic beats, and his hoodie-clad persona contributed to the authenticity of his artistry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Hojean’s musical roots lie in the timeless allure of 90s R&B. There is a strong influence of the soulful beats that he fondly remembers hearing when out for drives with his dad as a child. The \u2018Over 85\u2019 singer effortlessly blends nostalgia with a contemporary flair, creating a sonic tapestry that resonates with his fans.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-4-min.jpeg” title_text=”Photo 4-min” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fans got to experience an intimate show with Hojean in the cozy venue. <\/span>Photo taken from <\/span>@jaredrezel.eth<\/span><\/a><\/span> on Instagram.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201cI\u2019m more of a movie person. So if I\u2019m getting inspiration for lyrics or how a beat\u2019s going to sound\u2026 I often watch movies and feel the experience from that,\u201d said Hojean in his <\/span>documentary<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n As a huge film buff, Hojean draws inspiration from the world of cinema, with a special affinity for Marvel movies. Through the lens of these iconic movies, he discovers emotions and storylines that fuel his creative expression. Interestingly, the movie ‘<\/span>Men in Black’<\/span> served as an inspiration for Hojean’s 2020 single ‘<\/span>Pick Up Your Phone<\/span>‘, which garnered 20,000 streams within two days!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-5.jpeg” title_text=”Photo 5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hojean holding up a sign from one of the fans. There were many interactions between <\/span>him and his fans throughout the entire show. Photo taken from <\/span><\/span>@jaredrezel.eth<\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>on Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The energy in the venue was notable as fans swayed and sang along to Hojean’s music, adding an extra layer of warmth and wholesomeness to the experience. Some admirers even took the opportunity to express their love through heartfelt letters and thoughtful gifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Hojean also connects with his fans through Discord, an American VoIP and instant messaging social platform. This idea, originating from fans, gained support from his manager as well. The rising star shares an undeniable bond with his fans, regarding them like cherished friends.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cEvery time I get a new DM, I try to answer as much as possible. I feel as if I\u2019ve gotten lucky so many times, and if it wasn\u2019t for my fans\u2026 I mean, where would anyone be without a supportive group of people?\u201d Hojean told <\/span>The Kollectio<\/span>n<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Photo-6.jpg” title_text=”Photo 6″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Fatin Humaira<\/b>
Events Manager<\/b><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
June 12, 2023<\/h5>\n
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